Haddam Meadows State Park

Haddam Meadows State Park extends across 175 acres of riverside land, featuring open fields, marshes, beaches, and hardwood forests along the Connecticut River.

The Edward W. Hazen Foundation donated the land in 1944, transforming a former agricultural floodplain and shipping point into a designated Connecticut state park.

The meadows served as common pasture grounds for local livestock owners after harvest season, reflecting early American agricultural community practices.

Visitors can access the park's boat launch, fishing spots, and picnic facilities daily from 8:00 AM until sunset without paying an entrance fee.

The park's location on the channel side of the river made it a strategic point for river steamers transporting cargo between New York and local destinations.

Location: Connecticut

Inception: 1944

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Haddam-Meadows-State-Park

GPS coordinates: 41.48000,-72.50750

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:13